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  1. 2. Identifying sexual harassment

    From: Policy on preventing sexual and gender-based harassment

    2.1 Defining sexual harassment

    Section 10 of the Code defines harassment as “engaging in a course of vexatious[8] comment or conduct that is known or ought to be known to be unwelcome.” Using this definition, more than one event must take place for there to be a violation of the Code.[9] However, depending on the circumstances, one incident could be significant or substantial enough to be sexual harassment.

  2. 2. Legal framework

    From: Human rights and creed research and consultation report

    Court decisions such as “O’Malley[384] have established that organizations governed by the Code have a duty to accommodate individuals’ creed observances up to the point of undue hardship, regardless of whether established organizational norms, standards, rules or requirements adversely affect creed adherents’ ability to follow the tenets of their creed by design, intent or simply effect.

  3. 2. Mesures pratiques en vue de réduire le potentiel de conflits

    From: Politique sur les droits de la personne contradictoires

    Il incombe aux employeurs, fournisseurs de logements, éducateurs et autres parties responsables visés par le Code des droits de la personne de l’Ontario de maintenir un environnement inclusif libre de discrimination et de harcèlement, qui respecte les droits de la personne de tous. Les organisations et groupements qui mènent des activités en Ontario sont tenus, selon la loi, de prendre des mesures pour prévenir les situations de droits contradictoires, et régler celles qui surviennent.

  4. 2. Organizational responsibility for preventing and addressing human rights issues

    From: A policy primer: Guide to developing human rights policies and procedures

    A. Why develop positive practices?

    Respect for human rights, human dignity and equality is a core value in Canadian society, and a cornerstone of public policy. The courts recognize that human rights legislation has a unique importance, and is considered “quasi-constitutional.” Every Ontarian has an interest in creating a society where human rights are respected, and everyone has the opportunity to equally take part and contribute.

  5. 2. Overview

    From: Right at home: Summary report on the consultation on human rights and rental housing in Ontario

    The Commission recognizes that many landlords and housing providers across Ontario take their human rights obligations seriously and that a large percentage of tenants have decent housing. However, in this consultation, the Commission heard about the situations faced by tenants experiencing discrimination and systemic barriers in accessing and maintaining adequate and affordable housing.

  6. 2. Practical steps to reduce potential for conflict

    From: Policy on competing human rights

    Employers, housing providers, educators and other responsible parties covered by the Code have the ultimate responsibility for maintaining an inclusive environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, and where everyone’s human rights are respected. Organizations and institutions operating in Ontario have a legal duty to take steps to prevent and respond to situations involving competing rights.

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